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K121 NUT

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,557 mi
Last recorded186,557 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 NUT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 186,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 186,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 181,291 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 176,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 174,606 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 174,606 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter mounting (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 171,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 167,878 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 167,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 165,317 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 162,111 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 158,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 155,954 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 155,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 153,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 150,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise no view to rear brake pads .

advise rear bake discs . are corroded .

Pass 21 Feb 2014 145,521 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 138,255 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 118,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,881 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 96,473 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off edges

Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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K121 NUT is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K121 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K121 NUT is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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